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Abrasive (adjective)
Slipmedel
For example, sandpaper is abrasive because it can remove paint by rubbing. |
Absence (noun)
Frånvaro
The fact of not being where you are usually expected to be |
Absolute Pressure (noun)
Absolut Tryck
Pressure related to an absolute vacuum. |
Accommodate (verb)
Ackommodera/Hysa
To provide with a place to live or to be stored in. |
Accuracy (noun)
Noggranhet
The fact of being exact or correct |
AC-DC Inverter
Växelriktare
An electronic device or part of a circuit that changes direct current to alternating current |
Acetylene (noun)
Acetylen
A gas with a strong smell that burns with a very hot, bright flame, used in cutting and joining metal. |
Actual Size (noun)
Faktisk Storlek
The existing size of something. |
Additive (noun)
Tillsatsmedel
Something added to a substance to change its properties. |
Adhere to (verb)
Efterfölja
To adhere to something means conforming to a set standard. “Adhere to company policy” |
Agency
Myndighet
A government department that is responsible for a specific thing and/or activity. |
Allen Key (noun)
Insexnyckel
A six-edged keyed tool to apply turning force to a fastener. |
Allowance
Tillåtelse
Permission. “I did it with his allowance” |
Alloy (noun)
Legering
A mix of different metals. |
Alternating Current (noun)
Växelström
an electric current that changes direction at regularly recurring intervals —abbreviation AC |
Alternator (noun)
Generator
an electric generator for the production of alternating current |
Amend (verb)
Ändra, Rätta till
specifically involves correcting a text or manuscript. |
Anneal (verb)
Härda/Glödga
to heat and then cool to harden |
Anodizing (noun)
Anodisera
to subject (a metal) to electrolytic action as anode in a cell to coat with a protective or decorative film |
Approve (verb)
Godkänna
To have a positive opinion of someone or something |
Apron
Förkläde
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes, often in cooking or manufacturing. |
Arc Welding
Bågsvetsning
A welding process that uses an electric arc to melt and join metal parts. |
Armature
Armatur
A component of a machine that moves, often found in electric motors or generators. |
At right-angles to
Rätvinkligt Mot
A term describing two lines or surfaces that meet to form a 90-degree angle. |
Attach (verb)
Fästa
To connect or fasten one thing to another. |
Aural
Hörsel
Related to the ear or the sense of hearing. |
Authorities
Myndigheter
Organizations or individuals with the power to make decisions or enforce laws. |
Autonomous Vehicles
Autonoma Fordon
Self-driving cars or machines that can operate without human intervention. |
Avarage
Genomsnitt
A central value or typical amount. |
Axis
Axel
A fixed reference line for measurement, around which an object rotates or is organized. |
Axle
Axel
A central shaft for rotating wheels or gears, supporting them and allowing them to turn. |
Bar
Stång
A long, narrow piece of material, often metal, used for support or as a barrier. |
Base Metal
Oädel Metall
A metal that is relatively inexpensive and not precious, often used as a foundation for alloys. |
Batch
Sats
A quantity of material produced or processed at one time. |
Beam
Balk
A long, sturdy piece of material, typically used in construction to support weight |
Bevelled Edge
Fasad Kant
Having sloping edges. |
Biome
Biom
A region of the earth's surface and the particular combination of climate, such as a tropical rainforest. |
Bolt
Bult
A fastener consisting of a threaded pin or rod with a head at one end, designed to be inserted through holes in assembled parts and secured by a mated nut that is tightened by applying torque. |
Brake
Broms
mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction. |
Brass
Mässing
Brass is a metallic alloy of copper and zinc. |
Brittle
Spröd
Likely to break, snap, or crack, as when subjected to pressure |
Buckle
Kröka
An instance of bending, warping, or crumpling |
Burr
Grad
A rough edge or area remaining on material, such as metal, after it has been cast, cut, or drilled |
Capacitance
Kapacitans
Capacitance is the capacity of a material object or device to store electric charge. |
Capacitor
Kondensator
A device that collects and stores electricity, and is an important part of electronic equipment such as televisions and radios. |
Cargo
Last
Freight carried by a ship, an aircraft, or another vehicle. |
Cathode
Katod
one of the electrodes (= object that electricity moves through) in a piece of electrical equipment. The cathode is the positive electrode in a battery and the negative electrode in an electrolytic cell. |
Chafe (verb)
Skava
To make or become damaged by rubbing |
Check Valve
Backventil
A valve that only allows flow in one direction |
Chipboard
Spånskiva
Hard material made from small pieces of wood mixed with glue |
Chunk
Klump
A part of something |
Circuit-breaker
Strömbrytare
Device that stops the flow of current in an electrical circuit |
Circumference
Omkrets
The line surrounding a circular space |
Clerance
Frigång
The free space between two items. |
Clip
Klämma
A small object made from metal or plastic, used for fastening things together |
Clutch
Koppling
A device that allows turning movement to be sent from one part of the machine to another. |
Coarse (adjective)
Grovt
Rough or not smooth |
Cockpit
Hytt
An enclosed space where a person sits and operates a moving object. |
Cogwheel
Kugghjul
A wheel with teeth that fits into a machine |
Cold-rolled Steel
Kallvalsat Stål
Steel that is formed in room tempered conditions. |
Combustion
Förbränning
A chemical process in which a fuel is mixed with oxygen and ignited to produce heat and light. |
Comply (verb)
Följa
To act according to an order, set of rules, or request |
Compound
Sammansättning
A chemical that combines two or more elements. |
Compressed Air
Tryckluft
Air under pressure |
Concede (verb)
Medge
Agree to something |
Concrete
Betong
Pourable building material |
Conductor
Ledare
Material that can transfer current |
Conform to
Anpassa till
Follow a set of rules. |
Congestion
Trängsel
Something not flowing freely. |
Constraint
Begränsning
Hindering something |
Consumable
Förbrukningsbar
Something that can be used up. |
Coolant
Kylvätska
Liquid used to cool something |
Core (noun)
Kärna
The centre of something |
Corrosion (noun)
Korrosion
Something rusting or degrading |
Cost-effective
Kostnadseffektiv
Something that is good value for an investment. |
Counterpart
Motpart
The opposite side of something. |
Crack (verb)
Spricka
To cause a fissure in a material |
Crosshead Screw
Stjärnskruv
A screwhead with a cross pattern. |
Cross-section
Tvärsnitt
A view of something’s interior through the middle |
Cumulative (adjective)
Kumulativ
Increased quantity of something |
Current
Ström
A flow of electrons. |
Debris
Skräp
Waste material from demolition or production |
Delay (verb)
Fördröja
To wait, either intentionally or unwantedly. |
Demand (noun)
Krav/efterfrågan
A request that must be complied with. |
Demand (verb)
Kräva
Demand means asking for something specific. |
Dent
Buckla
A smooth surface with a depression. |
Detergent
Tvättmedel
Chemicals for cleaning |
Determine (verb)
Bestämma
To decide or choose |
Deviate (verb)
Avvika
Changing ways or thoughts in a different way |
Die Casting
Pressgjutning
A metal casting technique that uses a precisely machined mould and high pressure. Most often using non-ferrous metals. |
Dielectric
Dielektrisk
An insulator material that can be polarized by an electric field. Typically used by capacitors to store energy. |
Direct Current
Likström
When electricity only goes in a single direction and doesn’t alternate. |
Displacement
Deplacement/slagvolym
How much volume something takes up. |
Draft
Utkast
The unfinished or preliminary version of something. |
Duct
Kanal
A tube or passage for air, cables, gas or liquids |
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